Why does my 3-month-old puppy keep biting and jumping on me?

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My girlfriend's dog keeps nipping/biting and jumping on me. I'm not around but maybe 4 times a month and the dog is only 13 weeks old. She's a sheepadoodle. Any reason it's like this with me? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 3 days old | 20 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

This can be frustrating, but is normal exploratory behavior at 13 weeks old. Like small children, puppies put everything in their mouths (hands included) as a means of exploration. Blesszuri is also beginning to teethe and can be expected to start losing her puppy teeth around 16 weeks of age. That said, she should not have a free pass to display this behavior just because she is exploring and teething. Whenever she bites or jumps on you, put an appropriate chew toy in her mouth, walk away and ignore her for a few minutes. When she interacts with you appropriately, praise her positive behavior with play time, belly rubs, or even a small treat. It can take a long time and a lot of consistency, but eventually Blesszuri will understand that she only receives attention and praise when she exhibits positive behaviors and interactions.

Why does my 3-month-old puppy keep biting and jumping on me?

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